2009 Keystone MONTANA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
12,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 9 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 6 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Tires: 6; Electrical System: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2011: 2; 2012: 5; 2014: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10475088 · 2012-09-11 (September 11, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH BF-GOODRICH LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE 235-85-R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND 80 MILES LATER THE DRIVER REAR SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE RV SUSTAINED DAMAGED TO THE FRONT END PANEL, INSULATION, AND BRAKE WIRES. THE DOT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE TIRES FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,985....UPDATED11/21/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENC…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,985 miles reported. Look up ODI 10475088 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10649954 · 2014-10-25 (October 25, 2014)
IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH FAILURE :CENTER LUGS OVER HEATED AND BEGAN TO MELT, MELTED WIRING AT TERMINAL AND MELTED UNIT COVER. HAD I NOT BEEN HOME, OR ASLEEP, IT WOULD HAVE BURNED THE WHOLE CAMPER DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10649954 at NHTSA ↗